Middle School Immersion Programs Jan. 17, 2017 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Lakeside Union School District Middle School Immersion Programs Jan. 17, 2017 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Grace Cox - District TOSA S L I D E 1

Middle School Spanish Immersion Program Middle School Choices: Tierra Del Sol Middle School • Lakeside Middle School • Courses Offered: Spanish Literature • Social Studies in Spanish • Mandarin Course (the 3rd language option) • S L I D E 2

Middle School Mandarin Immersion Program Middle School Choice: Tierra Del Sol Middle School • Courses Offered: Mandarin Literature • Social Studies in Mandarin • Spanish Course (the 3rd language option) • S L I D E 3

3rd Language Option Year-long Courses: TdS: Spanish & Mandarin (8th Period; MWF; 90mins block) • LMS: Mandarin (Zero Period; M-F from 7:30-8:20) • Course Expectation: Jupiter Grades • Official trimester grades on report card/transcript • Attendance matters! • Classroom rules and expectations • Classwork / Homework / Periodic Tests / Projects • S L I D E 4

Sample Schedules Mandarin Immersion Spanish Immersion 1. Math 1. Math 2. Science 2. Science 3. PE 3. PE 4. Mandarin Literature 4. Spanish Literature 5. Social Studies in Mandarin 5. Social Studies in Spanish 6. English 6. English 7. Elective 7. Elective 8. Spanish Course (Optional) 8. Mandarin Course (Optional) S L I D E 5

and there’s more… Middle school portfolio in target language • 8th Grade AAPPL Assessment • Biliteracy Pathway Award • Exchange students & trips abroad opportunities • Confucius Institute teachers support • S L I D E 6

High School Connection El Capitan High School • Global Language and Leadership Program • Middle school recommendations • Other high school options • S L I D E 8

Transition to Middle School Middle school grading system • Study skills • Organization skills • Help your child be his/her own advocate • S L I D E 9

Middle School Contact Information Tierra del Sol Middle School Principal - Scott Goergens: sgoergens@lsusd.net • Vice Principal - Leslie Hardiman: lhardiman@lsusd.net • Lakeside Middle School Principal - Steve Mull: smull@lsusd.net • Vice Principal - Paty Fernandez: pfernandez@lsusd.net • S L I D E 1 0

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